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A Laughing Matter

Keeping a straight face wasn’t easy at the annual fundraiser for the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Young Leadership Division. At the Sheraton Chicago, the 2,000 guests were treated to a two-act comedy show with performances from Amy Schumer, known for her Comedy Central show Inside Amy Schumer, and Jim Gaffigan, who’s performed his stand-up comedy routine on Late Show With David Letterman and Conan. Proving that laughter truly is the best medicine, the event raised more than $327,000 for the JUF Young Leadership Division. –Photos by Robert S. Kusel and Jeff Ellis